At a glance
₦6,400first shift pay
₦67,500top shift pay
₦405,000per week at the top
9hshift length
| City | Lagos |
|---|---|
| Workplace | 💇🏾♀️ Mama Bisi's Salon, Surulere |
| Shift | 9 AM – 6 PM (Lagos time) |
| Working days | Mon–Sat · 6 shifts a week |
| Promotion skill | 💼 Hustle |
| Needed to join | Nothing: anyone can apply |
Career ladder & pay
Every level except the top has four grades. You join at Salon Assistant I and the listed pay is what grade IV earns.
| Level | Title | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV | Hustle needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salon Assistant | ₦6,400 | ₦6,800 | ₦7,100 | ₦7,400 | — |
| 2 | Junior Stylist | ₦13,000 | ₦13,700 | ₦14,300 | ₦15,000 | 1 |
| 3 | Braiding Pro | ₦23,000 | ₦24,200 | ₦25,300 | ₦26,500 | 3 |
| 4 | Salon Manager | ₦35,000 | ₦36,800 | ₦38,500 | ₦40,300 | 5 |
| 5 | Salon Boss | ₦67,500 (no grades) | 7 | |||
How to get promoted
- Work shifts well until your performance reaches 100%. Each time it does, you go up a grade (I → II → III → IV) with a small raise.
- At grade IV, hitting 100% again earns a promotion to the next title, if you meet that step's targets:
| Promotion to | Hustle | Shifts at grade | Lagos Rep | Days in title | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Stylist | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Braiding Pro | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Salon Manager | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| Salon Boss | 7 | 3 | 10 | 21 | Board interview |
Train Hustle before you need it
The skill target is the one most players get stuck on. Practise at home on your days off so you are ready when
performance hits 100%. How to train Hustle →
Similar jobs
Other careers promoted on Hustle, so the skill you build carries over:
🧺 TradingLagos · 7 AM – 4 PM₦7,200 → ₦63,000🎉 Event PlanningLagos · 10 AM – 6 PM₦6,400 → ₦75,000🗂️ Civil ServiceLagos · 8 AM – 4 PM₦14,800 → ₦76,000🧺 Wuse Market TradingAbuja · 7 AM – 4 PM₦7,200 → ₦63,000🧺 Creek Road TradingPort Harcourt · 7 AM – 4 PM₦7,200 → ₦63,000🛢️ RefiningLagos · 7 AM – 4 PM₦12,200 → ₦88,000
FAQ
How much does Hairstyling pay in Lagos Life?
Hairstyling starts at ₦6,400 per shift as Salon Assistant (grade I) and tops out at ₦67,500 per shift as Salon Boss. With 6 shifts a week that's ₦38,400 to ₦405,000 a week.
How do I get promoted in Hairstyling?
Reach 100% performance to move up a grade. After grade IV, each promotion also needs Hustle at the level shown in the ladder (1, 3, 5, 7), a set number of shifts, and, from level 3, Lagos Rep and days in the role. The top job needs a board interview.
What time is the Hairstyling shift?
9 AM – 6 PM on Mon–Sat, at Mama Bisi's Salon in Lagos. Times are real Lagos time (WAT).